Perhaps those but Skh 166 is possible with a 12.5". Of this chain http://www.deepskyfo...35&d=1352077779 I was able to make out the 6 brightest. It was at 456X with the f/5 12.5" it all fit in one FOV.

This little chain was my favorite view in a 5 day project I did about 14 months ago when I observed 50 galaxies within 10º of Polaris. I would have been able to do it in 4 nights but I miscounted.

Think of "Shakhbazian" as "Shakeandbake" astronomy.Now think of yourself trying to mark the Michael Jordan of astronomy as he dribbles upcourt, when he looks at you and utters:"shakeandbake"

Yeah, and your chances of catching "Shakhbazian" galaxies with your 12" the way Alvin catches them in his scope are about the same as your chances of catching Michael Jordan with your chicken-legs-in-sneakers after he says "shakeandbake".

Just kidding, Alvin. It would be a neat experience for anyone who gets to observe with Alvin sometime at a very dark site with his Shakhbazian-catcher telescope. Man, some of us are still working on catching all three members of the Leo Triplet.